Airbus delivered 547 commercial aircraft through September while retaining its 2026 target of around 870, according to its October 28 results. Reaching that target would require approximately 323 fourth-quarter deliveries: arithmetic, not a forecast.
Nine-month results compared
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial aircraft delivered | 547 | 507 |
| Revenue | €50.645bn | €47.436bn |
| EBIT Adjusted | €4.495bn | €4.146bn |
| Free cash flow before customer financing | −€1.268bn | −€0.914bn |
The quarter alone was weaker: third-quarter EBIT Adjusted fell 9% to €1.768bn.
Targets remain conditional
Other 2026 targets remain roughly €7.5bn EBIT Adjusted and €4.5bn free cash flow before customer financing, assuming no additional disruptions. Guidance is before mergers and acquisitions and includes current tariffs.
EBIT Adjusted is Airbus’s alternative performance measure, distinct from reported earnings before interest and taxes.
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